In this seminar, you will learn practical ways to properly assess what you’re doing and ways you can be more productive in the industry that will still allow you to be creative both when you are and are not working directly in acting roles.

As our media industry looks to the future, we have seen the positive effects of those speaking out for diversity and content begins to more accurately mirror the American scene. However, in the diversity buzz, we rarely hear the call to include our performers with disabilities. Content creators please come join us to become better acquainted with the rich diversity of talent available in this community, and hear from industry professionals who are working to cast and include the disabilities community.

Ever wonder how actors featured in your favorite video games got there? Tune into this NGP panel to get advice on how video games are cast, how to put your best foot forward in auditions and hear about additional resources to help prepare for your role.

Panelist include: Sarah Elmaleh, Dee Bradley Baker, and America Young

SAG-AFTRA actors - with credits ranging from Firewatch, Gone Home, and Where the Water Tastes Like Wine to Destiny 2, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Overwatch - share their passion for indie video game work and fully unbox the new indie agreement, alongside friendly union staff eager to answer your questions and get your next performance-enhanced project registered for you.

Let's Talk About It: Inside the Industry with NEAL BAER, showrunner/physician/social activist/author. Conversation moderated by well-known journalist Merle Ginsberg. #InsidetheIndustry 

The MOVE LA committee hosted a panel about how to properly handle the auditioning process. 

Panelists include SAG-AFTRA Members Patrick Fabian & Bob Telford, talent manager Liz York, and editor Jordan Goldman, A.C.E. Discussion moderated by MOVE Committee member Richard Fancy.

The SAG-AFTRA National Native American Committee hosts this panel discussion "Native Americans in the Industry: Where We Are Today" during L.A. Skins Fest, the premiere Native American film festival in Los Angeles. The panel addresses the inclusion of Native Americans in film and television and features professional actors, writers and casting directors.

Panelists include casting director Rene Haynes (The Revenant, Jamestown), actors Elizabeth Frances (The Son), Forrest Goodluck (The Revenant), Atticus Todd and writer Lucas Brown Eyes (Young & Hungry).

Digital content creators, including actors who made the leap to filmmaking, will discuss their journey on  how they made their own digital content.

Panelists:
Michael Gross, actor and producer (Carbon Dating, Family Ties)
Amanda Serra, actor, producer, director (Carbon Dating)
Nancy Hendrickson, writer-director (Boomers)
Elester Latham, producer and actor (Blended Family)
Dan Bowser, National Director, Entertainment Contracts SAG-AFTRA
Moderator: Ellen Crawford, SAG-AFTRA National Board member and actor (Boomers)

Casting directors Chuck Marra and Megan Foley Marra present their popular and dynamic seminar on writing and producing your own content. Panelists are subject to change. 

Learn how to make low-cost, high quality content by using easy-to-use equipment and devices that attach to your mobile phones.

Panelists: 
Aubrey Mozino, NextGen Performers Sub-Committee vice-chair, Co-Founder We Make Movies
Sam Mestman, Founder /CEO, We Make Movies